C2-bonding, Structure And Properties Of Matter Flashcards
What is the basic unit of matter?
Atom
True or False: Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
False
Fill in the blank: A _______ bond is formed when two atoms share electrons.
covalent
What type of structure do ionic compounds typically form?
Crystal lattice
Which subatomic particle carries a positive charge?
Proton
What is the primary factor that determines the chemical properties of an element?
Electron configuration
Multiple Choice: Which type of bond is the strongest?
Covalent bond
What is the term for the energy required to break a bond between two atoms?
Bond energy
True or False: Metals typically have high melting and boiling points.
True
What is the name of the negatively charged subatomic particle?
Electron
Fill in the blank: The _______ model describes the arrangement of atoms in a solid.
crystal
What type of bond occurs between a metal and a non-metal?
Ionic bond
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?
Brittleness
What is the relationship between bond length and bond strength?
Shorter bonds are generally stronger.
True or False: Molecular compounds typically have high melting points.
False
What do we call the outermost electrons of an atom that participate in bonding?
Valence electrons
Fill in the blank: The _______ theory explains the formation of covalent bonds.
valence bond
What is the primary characteristic of a polar covalent bond?
Unequal sharing of electrons
Multiple Choice: Which type of structure is characteristic of metallic bonding?
Sea of electrons
What is the primary reason that ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?
They dissociate into ions.
True or False: All compounds are molecules.
False
What is the effect of temperature on the kinetic energy of particles in a substance?
Higher temperature increases kinetic energy.
What is the term for the arrangement of atoms within a molecule?
Molecular structure
Fill in the blank: The _______ theory is used to explain the geometry of molecular structures.
VSEPR
What type of intermolecular force is the weakest?
London dispersion forces
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of covalent compounds?
They have lower melting and boiling points than ionic compounds.
